Associate Creative Director (Motion Graphic Design)

Moceanla; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 92,299 - 117,096; Full time

Job summary

Moceanla is seeking an Associate Creative Director in Los Angeles to lead the Theatrical AV Graphics and Brand & Entertainment Social teams. The role requires a strong understanding of theatrical graphics and social engagement, overseeing creative projects while mentoring a team.

Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience at a senior level, strong design skills, and a proficiency in Adobe CS and 3D software. The compensation ranges from $67 to $85 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proficient in crafting cross-disciplinary concepts.
• Hands-on as a strong Designer and Animator in both 2D and 3D.
• Experienced with Theatrical Graphics and motion graphics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a broad range of creative from theatrical graphics to social engagements.
• Mentor Art Directors and Designers to execute exemplary campaigns.
• Collaborate efficiently with various roles in the team.

Skills

Creative idea articulation

Strong sense of typography

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

2-4 years experience at Sr. Art Director/ACD level

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Cinema 4D

Redshift

Job description

Mocean is looking for an Associate Creative Director to join the Theatrical AV Graphics and Brand & Entertainment Social teams. This position will work across a variety of disciplines to ideate, develop, and create content across a variety of platforms. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of theatrical graphics and the social space as well as emerging technology. Working closely with our Group Creative Director, you will oversee a broad range of creative from theatrical graphics to cross-platform social engagements while working closely with our postproduction teams to ensure the client’s vision comes to life.

The perfect candidate must be proficient at crafting cross-disciplinary concepts while inspiring art directors, mentoring designers, and collaborating with our motion artists to execute exemplary campaigns. This role is for someone ready to lead and help shape a growing department.

Requirements

• Present to clients and shareholders
• Ability to articulate creative ideas
• Self-motivated, team player
• Problem-solving skills with the desire to inspire your team
• Maintain high creative standards
• Strong sense of typography, design, and layout
• Ensure projects are completed at the high standard of excellence expected
• Mentor, encourage and guide Art Directors, Designers and Jr. Designers
• Work with the Theatrical and Social teams to develop and refine ideas
• Collaborate efficiently and effectively with a variety of roles including producers, social managers, strategists, copywriters, account managers and creative directors
• Share knowledge amongst the team about technique and process

Requirements / Preferences

• 2-4 years of experience at a Sr. Art Director/ACD level with experience launching campaigns at a theatrical agency
• Must be hands-on as a strong Designer and Animator, both 2D and 3D
• Should be able to execute a full 3D title working primarily in Cinema 4D and Redshift
• Experienced with both Theatrical Graphics and the motion graphics aspect of Social
• Strong presentation skills
• Has passion for developing world class work across all platforms
• Expertise in Adobe CS: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills, be self-motivated, confident, creative
• Examples of work that demonstrates a wide range of design experience
• Knowledge of all main social media platforms and best practices
• Desire to learn, grow, and contribute in a creative, collaborative environment
• Ability to concept multiple ideas in a collaborative environment
• Strong communication skills

Compensation

• For this full-time, temp to perm role the compensation is $67 to $85 per hour
• The final compensation offered will be dependent on factors such as experience, budget, and location.
• Hybrid schedule; minimum of one to two days in office (CA residents)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.